Figma + Slack

Send direct messages in Slack when updated files are detected in Figma (for paid accounts)

Stay updated with your design projects in real time with this automation. When any file is updated in your Figma account, it promptly sends a direct message via Slack. This workflow ensures you're always in the loop with the latest changes made to your designs, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.

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File Updated (Paid Accounts Only)
Triggers when a file is updated (within 30 minutes of editing inactivity in a file).
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Send Direct Message
Sends a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Copy Context
- ContextRequired
- Context IDRequired
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- Copy Context
- ContextRequired
- Context IDRequired
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- Project IDRequired
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Polling
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- File KeyRequired
- Variable Source
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- File KeyRequired
- URLRequired
- NameRequired
- Node IDRequired
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Write

- File KeyRequired
- Variable NameRequired
- Variable Collection IDRequired
- Resolved TypeRequired
- Description
- Hidden From Publishing
Action
Write
- Copy Delete Reaction
- File KeyRequired
- Comment IDRequired
- EmojiRequired
Action
Write

- File KeyRequired
- Variable IDRequired
- New Name
- Description
- Hidden From Publishing
Action
Write
- File KeyRequired
- Depth
Action
Search
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
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- Channel ID
- Reaction
- Member ID
- Message Author ID
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
- Scheduled AsRequired
- Scheduled Message IDRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Allowed Delete Copy
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
- Posted By
Action
Write
- Canvas IDRequired
- OperationRequired
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- Status Copy
- Approval request messageRequired
- Send message asRequired
- Approval typeRequired
- Zap Id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
Action
Search
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- File KeyRequired
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- File KeyRequired
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- File KeyRequired
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- File KeyRequired
- MessageRequired
- Comment ID
Action
Write
- File KeyRequired
- Node IDsRequired
- Scale
- Format
Action
Write
- File KeyRequired
- Comment IDRequired
Action
Write
- File KeyRequired
- Comment IDRequired
- EmojiRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- File KeyRequired
Action
Search
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include Alias
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Only Public Channels?
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- ChannelRequired
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- ChannelRequired
- MessageRequired
- ReactionRequired
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Title
- Content
- Channel ID
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Allowed Edit Copy
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
- Posted By
- Content Type
- Reply Broadcast
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
- Topic set by
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
- Include Bot Messages in Search Results?
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About Figma

Figma is a collaborative design tool for creating user interfaces, prototypes, and graphics.

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About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

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Send direct messages in Slack when updated files are detected in Figma (for paid accounts)

File Updated (Paid Accounts Only)

New Comment (Paid Accounts Only)

New File

New Variable (Enterprise Only)

Create Dev Resource (Requires Dev Seat)

Create Variable (Enterprise Only)

Delete Comment Reaction

Update Variable (Enterprise Only)

Search File

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Reaction Added in a Channel

New Pushed Message

New User

Add Reminder

Cancel Scheduled Message

Send Channel Message

Delete Message

Edit Canvas

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Get Message by Timestamp

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Get Conversation

Get Message

Get Message Reactions

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New Comment

New Dev Resource (Requires Dev Seat)

New File Version

Create Comment

Create Image

Delete Comment

React to Comment

API Request (Beta)

Search File Meta

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Channel Member

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Saved Message

Add Reaction

Archive Conversation

Invite User to Channel

Create Canvas

Send Direct Message

Edit Message

Send Private Channel Message

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Remove User from Channel

Edit Message

Find Public Channel

Delete Message

Get Conversation Members

Get Message Permalink

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

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